Name: Italian bean stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 1/2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium red onion (170g), chopped finely; 1 celery stalk (150g), trimmed, chopped finely; 1 medium carrot (120g), chopped finely; 1 medium yellow capsicum (bell pepper) (200g), chopped finely; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 10 gram dried porcini mushrooms; 1/2 (125ml) boiling water; 800 gram canned borlotti beans, rinsed, drained; 1 1/2 cup (375ml) vegetable stock; 250 gram cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 medium zucchini (120g), chopped coarsely; 1 clove garlic, halved lengthways; 8 slice ciabatta bread (400g); 1/3 cup (25g) finely grated parmesan; 2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Italian bean stew

Warm, hearty and packed full of veggies, this tasty Italian bean stew is a real family favourite for cool Winter evenings. It's also vegetarian friendly and full of nutrients!

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Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

30M

Total

40M

Ingredients

2 1/2 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium red onion (170g), chopped finely

1 celery stalk (150g), trimmed, chopped finely

1 medium carrot (120g), chopped finely

1 medium yellow capsicum (bell pepper) (200g), chopped finely

2 sprigs fresh rosemary

2 sprigs fresh thyme

10 gram dried porcini mushrooms

1/2 (125ml) boiling water

800 gram canned borlotti beans, rinsed, drained

1 1/2 cup (375ml) vegetable stock

250 gram cherry tomatoes, halved

1 medium zucchini (120g), chopped coarsely

1 clove garlic, halved lengthways

8 slice ciabatta bread (400g)

1/3 cup (25g) finely grated parmesan

2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Method

1.Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook onion, celery, carrot, capsicum and herbs for about 7 minutes or until vegetables are softened.

2.Meanwhile, place mushrooms in a small heatproof bowl; cover with the boiling water. Stand for about 5 minutes or until softened.

3.Add beans, stock, tomato, zucchini, mushrooms and the soaking liquid to pan; bring to the boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, over low heat for 15 minutes or until thickened.

4.Meanwhile, preheat grill (broiler).

5.Rub cut-side of garlic over bread slices. Place bread on an oven tray, drizzle with remaining oil; sprinkle with parmesan. Grill bread for 2 minutes or until golden.

6.Divide stew between bowls, sprinkle with thyme; accompany with bread.

Dried porcini is a very rich flavoured mushroom with a strong nutty, earthy flavour. It must be rehydrated before use.
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